Pietro Ridone is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science. His research primarily focuses on the mechanosensitivity of ion channels, particularly the molecular and structural dynamics of bacterial flagellar motors and their impact on motility. Ridone has contributed to numerous significant publications across journals in the field of microbiology and biophysics. His work includes the exploration of ion channel behaviors under mechanical stress and the evolutionary implications of structural adaptations in proteins. Ridone's research has implications for understanding bacterial motility and the design of novel antimicrobial therapies, leveraging insights from his findings on motional efficiencies across various organisms. He actively collaborates with notable researchers and engages in innovative experiments that advance the boundaries of knowledge in biophysics. Ridone’s extensive publication record and collaborative projects reflect his commitment to high-impact research within the biomedical sciences.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Conducts research in the field of mechanosensitivity in ion channels and bacterial motility.